Hundreds of Santa Clauses will take to the streets this December for a hospice fundraising fun run.
The Santa Dash, organised by St Richard’s Hospice, will take place on Sunday, December 13, starting and finishing at the hospice building on Wildwood Drive, Worcester.
People can sign up to jog or walk a 2.5km route around Worcester Woods Country Park, dressed as Santa, to raise funds for the hospice’s palliative and end-of-life care.
Participants can also opt for a longer route by running two laps of the course.
Santas taking on a jolly jog for St Richard’s Hospice (Image: Imaginary Friends Photography)
Sofia Gunster, fundraising manager for the hospice, said: “We can’t wait to see everyone dressed up in their festive best and ready to run for our care this Christmas.
“Even more excitingly, this year Santa himself will join us with his sleigh, thanks to Worcester Lions Club.
“It’s going to be a feel-good, family-friendly morning of fun all in support of St Richard’s. We hope to see you there!”
Gary Rogers, director at Spa Decorators which is sponsoring the run, said: “The hospice’s Santa Dash is always a great community event, which gets everyone into the spirit of things before Christmas.
“We are proud to sponsor this event for the fourth year running, helping the hospice raise the funds it needs to continue its care.”
Tickets are £16.50 for adults, which includes a Santa suit. If participants already have a Santa suit, the adult ticket price is £14.
Under 16s are £8, which includes a Santa hat, and under fours go free.
Participants are encouraged to reuse Santa suits from previous events or wear other festive attire of their choice.
This year’s dash will kick off at 10am, with registration opening at 9am.
Before the race, participants can warm up with Zumba with Aimee in the hospice car park.
After the dash, each Santa will receive a medal and a Christmas treat.
The hospice’s café, The Green, will be open, selling hot drinks and breakfast baps for participants and supporters.
To find out more, or to sign up, visit strichards.org.uk/event/santadash.
